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Robert Naef Obituary
Mr. Naef was born on July 14, 1934 in Jackson, MS. He graduated from Central High School and attended The University of Illinois. He was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church and was a choir member. He was a former choir director at Leavell Woods United Methodist Church. Mr. Naef loved to sing and was an avid golfer. Mr. Naef was an insurance agent for 37 years for State Farm Insurance. He was the best Daddy ever and was the best Grandy to his thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert William and Laura Loflin Naef, Sr. Two brothers, Dr. Richard Naef and his wife Jane Ellen and Tommy Naef.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Myra Naef of Brandon, MS, two sons, Robert William Naef III and his wife Gina of Brandon, MS, and Steve Naef of Jackson, MS. Three daughters, Amy Galyon and her husband Dave of Brandon, MS, Tara Frankhauser and her husband Brian of Atlanta, GA, and Dana Ray and her husband Vic of Brandon. A brother, Charles Naef and his wife Patti of Orange, CA, and two sisters Catherine Hester of Brandon, MS and Roberta Selah and her husband Bill of Huntsville, AL. Thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509 New York, NY 10018 (800)457-6676. "See you in the funny papers!"
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Esther Fabbricante
June 1, 2010
Error - the cassett tape I have to which I referred earlier is not of Bill and me, but of me singing with George McClung, who was also our choir director later at Brandon First UMC.
Joshua Hatten
May 31, 2010
The thoughts and prayers of the Hatten Family are with all of the Naef Family & friends. May you find comfort and the Lord's peace in
St. John 11:25-27: "Jesus said 'I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who believes in me will never die.'"
Brian & Jayma Shannon
May 31, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Esther Fabbricante
May 31, 2010
I have a cassette tape of Bill and me singing a duet at the funeral of V. O. Franklin at Brandon First UMC. It is a treasure.
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Dixie ("Dick") Boyles
May 30, 2010
Bill and I attend Enochs Jr. High and we graduated from Central High together. We also attended Capitol St. Methodist Church. I have many fond memories of Billy, and I was always envious of his great voice. My condolences to his family, and may God bless..............
Lisa Lindley
May 30, 2010
I have such fond memories of Mr. Naef back when I would visit Amy. I remember how much he loved his children and how he would pray with them every night. I remember his beautiful voice and his singing in church. I always looked up to him.
Esther Fabbricante
May 30, 2010
I am so saddened to learn of the death of Bill - he was our choir director at Brandon First United Methodist Church and he and his family endeared themselves to our heart. He had such a beautiful voice and was so kind.
My deepest sympathy to all the survivors.
May 30, 2010
Our sincere sympathy is being sent to each of you during this sad time. We shall always treasure the memories of our good times with Bill and are grateful for his special friendship. His beautiful voice was a gift from God and the special care he provided for many clients through the years is indicative of his character and devotion to all that is good.
Ann & Mickey Miller
May 30, 2010
Myra and Family,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Bill was such a special man. We are so sorry for your loss.
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